Lately, I’ve felt like living in the movie Groundhog Day. You develop a routine to get through the day. I get up in the 6 AM hour, meditate, do computer work while waiting for the providers, shower, and get dressed. Then comes the 10 AM class, a walk around the block, etc. Somewhere in all. I am trying to force myself to drink 60 ounces of water. I also am starting to feel somewhat like a caged animal. I can’t imagine doing this in the winter when it would be difficult to be outside. We are not supposed to leave the grounds for our safety. So I spend as much time outside the courtyard reading or socializing.
Drinking the minimum amount of water is a whole other story. You would think that drinking water would be easy if you were not eating. I overheard another resident say she is repulsed by water and could only drink one glass daily. I understand that statement. I am not repulsed, but I do not desire to put anything in my mouth. I don’t feel full like after a big meal, but I certainly don’t feel hungry. Every day, drinking the water is a full-time job. I get a new glass full and tell myself I will drink it in the next two hours, and then two hours pass, and I look at the still full glass. Every day is a new opportunity to make positive choices for your health.
